Athyrium filix-femina
Lady Fern
![Athyrium filix-femina Lady Fern from Moose Crossing Garden Center](_ccLib/image/plants/DETA-728.jpg)
Photo courtesy of Growing Colors
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- Native to North America; common in moist sites
- Finely textures, green fronds with arching habit
- Stems turn red at maturity
![Border or Bed](image/chars/char-112.png)
Border or Bed
![Container](image/chars/char-110.png)
Container
![Cut Flower/ Foliage](image/chars/char-109.png)
Cut Flower/ Foliage
![Ground Cover](image/chars/char-27.png)
Ground Cover
![Rabbit Resistant](image/chars/char-37.png)
Rabbit Resistant
![Full Shade](image/chars/char-3.png)
Full Shade
![Partial Sun](image/chars/char-2.png)
Partial Sun
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Grows best in moist soil. Plant in part-full shade. Leaves leaves on plant through winter; remove in spring if wish to. Divide in spring.
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Border or Bed
- Ground Cover
- Container
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Partial Sun
- Full Shade
Habit:
- Upright
- Creeping/Ground Cover
Foliage Color:
- Green
Soil Moisture:
- Keep Well-Watered
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained